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Meanings

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Tessa is: Abbreviation of Teresa, meaning harvester.

Greek Baby Names Meaning:

In Greek Baby Names the meaning of the name Tessa is: Born fourth; also a : Reaper; from Therasia.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Tessa is: Abbreviation of Teresa, meaning harvester.

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